Skiing, a new weekend game in Chengdu

Skiing, a sport that originated in Northern Europe, has been widely incorporated into people's daily lives. Since the first Winter Olympics in 1924, it has been a permanent event of the Winter Olympics and continues to this day. Although the types of skiing are numerous and complex, However, as a hobby, it does not need to be known in detail, but it plays a more entertainment or fitness role.

Although Chengdu is located south of the Qinling Mountains and Huaihe River Line and belongs to the south geographically, and no high-latitude area has unique advantages in terms of skiing in general. However, Sichuan has many snowy mountains and ski resorts everywhere. People's enthusiasm for skiing remains unchanged. There is a ski resort that was jointly planned and designed by the French company DGA, which participated in the development, construction or renovation and expansion projects of two-thirds of the world's large ski resorts. The largest in scale in southwest China is Taiziling Ski Resort located in Jiuding Mountain, Aba Prefecture.

Multiple tracks, diverse skiing options

You can reach this ski paradise in less than three hours by car from Chengdu, which means you can ride back and forth in a weekend and experience an international-class track. Although the entire ski resort has not yet been completely completed, there are already three advanced tracks, two intermediate tracks and three junior tracks, as well as three ski tracks. The total number of ski tracks exceeds 3.88 kilometers, meeting the needs of various levels. Whether you are an international athlete or a novice like me, you can find a ski track that suits you.

At the same time, the scenic area is equipped with magic carpets and ski lifts, which can quickly reach the top of the premium road, and can be used for unlimited rides. The ski lift itself can be regarded as an attraction. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Taiziling Snow Resort from a high altitude, and you can also enjoy the skiing performances of high-end players.

The Advanced Road is a venue for high-end players. Although most people still fall first when they get off the cable car, I am even considering whether to record a wrestling collection here, it does not affect their wonderful performance on the snow field. Especially playing a single board, it is really cool. Although I am not good enough to enter the Advanced Road, it is still good to have an eye addiction.

However, I have to make a small suggestion here, which is to hope that the skiers will take away the drink bottles or put them into the garbage bin next to it. The garbage bin is right next to it, and the plastic bottles are really everywhere. It's very eyesore.

Parent-child park, happy snow projects

In addition to skiing, Taiziling also has many snow events, and the snow circle is one of them. In addition to the more exciting ones to dive down from the ski slopes, there are also snow circles suitable for children to circle on the flat ground. Children sit on the snow circle. It looks very cute.

Of course, I still prefer snowmobiling. I can run a few times along the heart-shaped lake at the bottom. It must be very cool and suitable for taking photos.

In addition, playing snow slopes is also a paradise for children. Snow is not common in urban areas in the south, so many parents will bring children here. Some children are too young to ski. In addition, skiing on the slopes will inevitably bump into each other, and there will be unsafe factors in it. Therefore, a playing snow slope has been specially opened for children to play. Playing snow and skiing can be avoided. Even dogs who have never seen snow are running happily.

Check-in resort, comfortable, leisurely and slow time

If ski trails and snow slopes are both "sports", then the following will be the "literary style" of Taiziling. At the lower end of the entire ski resort, there is a man-made ice waterfall. Under the sun, it looks crystal clear. You can pick it up and you will find all kinds of ice hockey. It is also good to come here to take a beautiful photo.

This is also one of the best angles to view Jiuding Mountain. Jiuding Mountain under the blue sky is covered with snow and looks very magnificent under the reflection of the guardrails behind the ice waterfall. In addition to here, Jiuding Mountain overlooking from a high point is also very beautiful, with multiple perspectives. Enjoy.

Although the maximum temperature at Taiziling Ski Resort can reach 25 degrees Celsius during the day, it is a snowy mountain after all. If you feel cold outdoors, Sunshine Tea House is definitely a good choice. The Sunshine Tea House is at the bottom of the Primary Road, which can be seen from afar and is also a place to eat.

The design of the sun room isolates the cold air from the outside while also retaining the warm sun in winter. After ordering a cup of coffee, sitting by the window and chatting with friends, occasionally looking at the skiing crowd outside, and enjoying the warm winter sun, a comfortable and leisurely afternoon arrived.

There is another special thing in the scenic area, which is chicken hot pot. After eating hot pot for so many years, chicken hot pot is indeed rare. However, what can compare to the enjoyment of eating hot hot pot in the ice and snow? The touch of red in this pure white world looks very eye-catching.

It is said that this is less than half of the development of Taiziling Ski Resort. The entire Taiziling Ski Resort will be divided into three phases. After construction, the total number of snow trails will reach 36 kilometers, which can accommodate about 9,000 skiers and 5,000 accommodation people at the same time., it will become the number one ski resort in Asia and the international entry-level. Let's wait and see!

Self-driving driving routes

Chengdu City → Chengdu-Guan Expressway → Duwen Expressway → Wenchuan to Mao County National Highway 213 → Tongzhong Tunnel Entrance (but turn right in the tunnel, the former National Highway 213)→ Qixingguan Tourist Center turn right and cross the bridge → Jiuding Mountain Scenic Area → Mao County Anxiang Panshan Highway (23 kilometers) → Qinglongping → Taiziling Ski Resort

New Year is approaching, and Chinese-style restaurants are full of New Year flavor

In addition to entertainment, it also needs to be paired with delicious food. As New Year's Day passes, 2020 has arrived. However, to talk about the real "New Year", we still have to look at the Spring Festival in the lunar calendar. This year's New Year's Eve is on January 24, which comes earlier than in previous years. No matter how this year goes, we must celebrate and welcome the New Year with joy. Just as the festival approaches, choosing Chinese-style food will be more atmospheric. Let's take a look at the Chinese-style food restaurants we have recently encountered and celebrate the New Year together.

Chengdu melons are not happy to wash them for a year

When you mention Chengdu, you naturally think of Chuanchuan. This is one of Chengdu's authentic delicacies and has always been a favorite food of people around the world. In this era when online celebrity stores are popular, string stores are also welcome and sent. Many of the most popular shops have gradually disappeared under the rut of history, and there are only a handful of old shops that have truly been in existence for more than 10 years. Chengdu Melon string is one of them.

Although melon strings have more than 600 stores around the world, I still prefer the main store in Jinfangyuan East Road. After ten years of ups and downs, I have eaten from the old store to the new store, but the taste remains unchanged. The new store is based on red. Red is the theme color, and you can feel the strong Chinese style as soon as you enter the store.

On the left hand side of the door is the cold food selection area, and on the right is the string selection area. Take whatever you like and enjoy it freely. Before ordering, you can also see what the dishes look like. You won't find out you don't like them after ordering. This is one of the advantages of eating string strings. Unfortunately, we arrived late and basically all the cold food series were taken out.

Melon skewers are cold-pot skewers. As the name suggests, they do not open fire. There is no back stove under the bottom of the pot. They are taken to the store after selecting the dishes. After the store cooks them, they are served together. This not only eliminates the need to open fire and splash oil, but also on the clothes. Naturally, it does not have such a strong flavor, and it also avoids the problem of overcooked or undercooked ingredients. It has its own merits from hot pot skewers.

Next to the selection area for dishes is the selection area for dipping dishes. There are two types of oily dishes and dry dishes. Many people think that you should use dry dishes when eating skewers. In fact, this is not the case. When eating skewers, you can eat whatever you want. It's okay to add sesame paste or vinegar. There is no standard for eating hair, as long as you are happy.

You need to order hot small dishes yourself. They are all cooked freshly cooked and taste good, especially brain flowers. It is a Sichuan specialty. You must try it!

Yuangong, originated from Sichuan cuisine in Zigong

Sichuan cuisine, as one of the eight major cuisines in the country, actually has numerous and complicated classifications. Sichuan cuisine in every city in Sichuan has the same general direction, but there are subtle differences. It is considered to be the same. However, if we really want to give Sichuan cuisine a ranking, then I will definitely vote for Zigong. The heavy oil and spicy "salt dish" is indeed a delicacy that makes people want to eat. Although it is lively to eat hot pot skewers, it is another flavor of the New Year to have a family reunion and eat hot Sichuan cuisine.

Yuangong is also an old shop. It has been more than 15 years old. When I entered the store, I was still thinking about what "Yuangong" meant. Later, I saw the placemat and realized that it turned out to be a Sichuan restaurant originating from Zigong. It is fate to come to the store, so it is also known as "Yuangong".

In addition to the Chinese red sign at the door, there are also three lion cubs on the side leading to the dining area. These are common mythological beasts in ancient China. Do you know how to distinguish between male and female lions? A common sense can be popularized here, that is, the one who steps on the hydrangea is a male lion, and the one who steps on the cub is a female lion.

There are two options in the dining area: lobby seats and elegant rooms. Wooden benches and wooden tables are simple and not messy. The chandeliers are all in the form of spotlights to focus the light on the food and taste the food in detail.

The size of the store is okay. For two people, one meat, one vegetarian and one staple food is just right. The staple food is freshly flavored, the meat dishes are creative and beautiful, and there are fruits as embellishments. The vegetarian dishes are refreshing and greasy. The three are perfectly matched. Eating well is also a little happiness during the day.

When I left, I found that there was soup next to me, and I realized that soup was also one of the store's main products. Unfortunately, I didn't order it this time. Come again next time if you have the chance. It's like the subtitles projected in the store. If the relationship lasts for a long time, it's not going to fade away.

In the other courtyard, we should have fun during the New Year

Chengdu is a city with nightlife. Even at one or two in the morning, there may be a queue for taxis in the business district. Therefore, bar culture has become one of the synonyms of Chengdu's nightlife. I personally don't like disco very much. I don't like disco dancing or noisy, so clearing has become my first choice. Bars are one of the terms that come from the West. Apart from Chinese pubs, there are very few bars with overall Chinese style. In other courtyards, you can still find traces of Chinese elements.

Entering the bar from the gate, there is a dragon-shaped totem in front of you. It is not obtrusive at all in this place full of Western elements. Behind the light belt behind, there is also a "God of Wealth" hidden. If you don't care carefully, you really don't see it.

There are also resident singers in the bar, who feel very comfortable listening to Chinese-style folk songs. However, I have listened to Happy Birthday four times in the store. It seems that many people choose to celebrate their birthdays in the store, and the atmosphere is still good. The big screen behind you can also send bullet comments to the screen. Generally speaking, there are still many "bad friends".

The bar is divided into two floors and is very spacious. The most distinctive feature is the chandeliers on the second floor. They are not unchanged on one floor, but move up and down like waves. They are said to be from the same company as the lighting design of the Bird's Nest. No wonder they are so distinctive.

Although it is a bar, the store has many Sichuan-style specialties. There are hundreds of Sichuan cuisine and Sichuan-style snacks, so you can slowly taste the perfect combination of Chinese and Western.

However, when we arrive at the bar, we definitely have to drink. The cocktail we ordered can be regarded as both beautiful and delicious. The dry ice is filled with a fairy aura. The alcohol content is not high, so it is suitable for a drink and a pleasant feeling. It is just like the store's propaganda. In the other courtyard, feel "Chengdu in a variety, a different night".

Live in Kuanzhai and experience the most authentic old Chengdu

There are many places to stay in Chengdu, and Kuanzhai Alley is definitely one of the most popular places. This remaining "Shaocheng Hutong" is a relatively large-scale ancient street of the Qing Dynasty in Chengdu. Together with Daci Temple and Wenshu Yuan, it is also called "Chengdu's Three Major Historical and Cultural Cities Protected Streets". Although they are many later antique buildings, they still retain the charm of the time. It is not only a famous historical and cultural street in Sichuan, but also one of the ten most beautiful ancient streets in Sichuan. The Wren Humanities Boutique Hotel I stayed in is on this street. It has a retro and low-key door. The plaque with the two characters "Wren" written on it is from Sichuan calligrapher Hu Yu.

Zhuangzi once mentioned in "Xiaoyao You":"The nest of a wren in the forest is just one branch." A wren will approach and hide when it sees people. Although it flies at a very low altitude, it is not easy to observe. The same is true for this hotel. Although there is a wide and narrow alley outside the door, it seems to be in another world across the door. All the noise is shut out. Walking through the bluestone tiled corridor, it is so quiet that you can hear dripping birds singing.

The hotel attaches great importance to privacy. The door is usually closed, and non-hotel residents or visitors are not allowed to enter and exit at will. At the same time, it adopts a butler-style service and is online 24 hours a day. It is very enthusiastic. It is guided to the front desk from the beginning of the door to check in. The antique clothes are especially suitable for the scene and the service is also particularly in place. After check-in, I will bring it to my room. I booked a queen bed room, which is already very spacious. There are other options such as family rooms and suites. It is said that there is no room less than 80 square meters. The large room is always comfortable.

I like the decoration style of the room very much. The design is ingenious: the surroundings are full of the atmosphere of logs, but also with the charm of a minimalist style. It is decorated with traditional Chinese handicrafts such as hemp paintings and Shu brocade, showing the unique characteristics of Sichuan-style buildings. Simple and low-key and luxurious; it is also equipped with various modern home appliances to make life convenient. In addition, the mattress is very weak and soft, and sandalwood is also distributed to soothe the nerves. Living here is a kind of enjoyment in itself.

The bathroom is also a highlight. Many hotels tend to ignore the bathroom when they pay attention to the area or decoration of the room. However, the Wren Hotel takes into account both, making the bathroom particularly spacious, as if it is no longer an accessory facility. Instead, it can be divided into a separate space equally with the room itself. The double vanity also prevents the washing from being crowded, and all kinds of toiletries are available.

Although there is a public area on the first floor of the hotel, the most exquisite public area is on the top floor. This is a tea room for guests to relax, and sometimes private tea parties are held. The most special thing is this table. It looks like an irregular rectangle with small left and large right, but it is actually a whole piece of log and is very valuable. I heard from the housekeeper that because the table is too big, the elevator cannot be plugged in and it is completely lifted manually. It can be said to be one of the "treasures of the town store". Tea culture is a characteristic of the hotel. The market price of tea prepared by the hotel for each guest is over a thousand yuan. Friends who like to drink tea can slowly taste it. The plaque behind the table is also authentic. In addition, there are many things in the hotel that are authentic, such as white jade Guanyin and various hanging paintings, which are eye-opening.

On the auxiliary table next to it, there is also a spherical object. At first, I thought it was a decoration, but later I learned that it was a musical instrument. It is played according to the five tones of ancient Chinese "palace, shang, jiao, zheng and feather." It's quite interesting. There are many such small details in the hotel, which shows the owner's taste.

Another thing I particularly like about the hotel is that breakfast can be delivered directly to the room without having to go to the restaurant. There is both Chinese and Western cuisine to meet the needs of various tastes. In addition, there is another benefit of the hotel, that is, you can choose from catering or spa, both of which are high-standard experiences and require an appointment. Friends staying at the hotel must not miss it.